Thailand’s Best

Plan a trip with this hand-picked selection of Thailand's travel highlights

THAILAND’S BEST is an ideal travel guide to this glorious tropical destination. Written by a pro-author it introduces key REGIONS; suggests ITINERARIES; details dozens of SIGHTS and ACTIVITIES; and suggests great spots to EAT. All content (75+ points-of-interest/100+ pics) is original and independent.

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★This app comes FREE with occasional pop-up ads: a SINGLE, one-off PURCHASE removes all ads; allows you to access all content (including maps) when offline; and includes free updates in the future. Published by TouchScreenTravels.com: Travel guides for the digital age.★

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THAILAND’S BEST starts with essential TRIP-PLANNING information and an overview of key REGIONS and DESTINATIONS to provide perfect orientation.

A hand-crafted ITINERARIES section then guides first-timers around BANGKOK IN-A-DAY and suggests a varied itinerary for a TWO-WEEK TRIP.

But, if you've a special interest in topics such as ART & CULTURE or travelling with KIDS, then you might just dive straight into the INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES. This groups things by theme. Other sections here include HISTORY, OUTDOORS, WILDLIFE.

Food should be a big part of your experience, so the app details a selection of reliably good BARS and RESTAURANTS. It also provides a rundown of various ENTERTAINMENT options from shows to Thai-boxing. Finally, a SHOPS & SHOPPING section suggests what and where you buy souvenirs to round off that perfect trip.

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APP FEATURE: TRIP ESSENTIALS

Key before-you-go information, including:

• Accommodation

• Info & Media

• Money & Costs

• Seasons, Festivals & Events

• Transport

APP FEATURE: REGIONS

Meet the key cities & regions:

• Bangkok

• Central Thailand

• East Thailand

• North Thailand

• Northeast Thailand

• South Thailand

APP FEATURE: ITINERARIES

Easy-to-follow tours:

• Bangkok in a day

• Thailand in 2 weeks

APP FEATURE: INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES

Backgrounders and practical advice on:

• Art & Culture

• History

• Kids & Families

• Outdoors

• Wildlife

APP FEATURE: LISTINGS

Where best to eat, drink, shop and more:

• Bars

• Entertainment

• Restaurants

• Shopping

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APP FEATURES: TECHNICAL

• NAVIGATE quickly using the app's many image buttons; a global search; and internal hyperlinks.

• LOCATION info (using your device's GPS).

• Detailed OFFLINE MAPS (paid version) and the ability to ADD YOUR OWN markers.

• Save and share FAVOURITES.

• One-click website LINKS.

• One-click PHONE CALLS (on phones).

• Easily CONTACT the author.

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CREDITS

• AUTHOR: Ron Emmons (ronemmons.com) is a writer and photographer who is based in Thailand. He writes and updates guidebooks for National Geographic, Frommer’s and Rough Guides, and his features on travel, culture, photography, Nature and Buddhism appear in a variety of international publications.

• ICON: Max Bender@Unsplash

• FEATURE GRAPHIC: Sumit Chinchane@Unsplash

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